Everyone has their own methods of coping with stress during this pandemic, but here’s one you probably haven’t tried yet … tracking wild animals. That’s what works for Sarah Spaeth, director of conservation and strategic partnerships for Jefferson Land Trust. This week on the Compass, we speak with Sarah about how she does it, why she does it, and how the wild animals react when she finally tracks them down.
On this edition of Community Tides, Chris Bricker and Siobhan Canty honor Dr. King by remembering his work and encouraging our local community to take action—listening to, following and supporting the leadership of people of color in Jefferson County and nationally. We celebrate the many leaders who work to end white supremacy, as we endeavor to strengthen a sense of personal responsibility for being part of systemic racism on every level (individual, community, institution, sector, nation, world).
City Manager John Mauro and KPTZ’s Tim Quackenbush talked again today about current issues:
(Airdate: January 13, 2021) Beavers and amphibians respond to winter life, as observed on Fidalgo Island with Bob Jepperson, hosted by Mary Robson.
(First airdate: January 12, 2021) CHERISH CRONMILLER: LEADING THE CHARGE FOR OLYCAP. Our Town host Maryanne McNellis interviews Cherish Cronmiller, Executive Director of OlyCAP, the Olympic Peninsula’s umbrella community action organization. Homeless shelters, food banks, energy assistance programs, housing programs, Head Start, Meals on Wheels – these are just some of the programs run by OlyCAP. Soaring unemployment rates and rising forclosures on businesses and homes have put Jefferson County in a precarious situation. Our food banks illustrate the situation. The need is desperate. There are 40-50% more families here now relying on food banks. Schools were helping to feed hungry kids. But the schools are closed. Community action groups are trying to fill the gap. Cronmiller is in the thick of the battle to keep families afloat.
(Airdate: January 12, 2021) Volunteer Hosts serve as ambassadors of State Parks helping to achieve the state park mission to connect all Washingtonians to their natural and cultural heritage and provide memorable recreational and educational experiences. Listen as Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can converses with Jessica Norton, Washington State Parks Volunteer Coordinator, on the importance of camp volunteers as they strive to keep our parks welcoming and special places for the public to enjoy.
(Airdate: October 23, 2020) Joe Johnson from Johnson Family Properties on building affordable housing.
(Airdate: October 23, 2020) Yos Ligtenberg from Aldrich’s on the new store!
(Airdate: October 16, 2020) Conversation with D2 County Commissioner Candidate Lorna Smith.
(Airdate: October 16, 2020) Conversation with D2 County Commissioner Candidate Heidi Eisenhour.
